A1 noun Formal

reasonable doubt

/ˈriːznəbl daʊt/

A legal standard that means a jury must be very sure a person is guilty of a crime. If there is a logical reason to think the person might be innocent, the jury has a reasonable doubt.

Exemplos

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1

I have a reasonable doubt about his story because he changed it twice.

I have a logical reason to not believe his story because he changed it twice.

2

The jury must find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

The group of people must decide the person is guilty only if they are completely sure.

3

There is some reasonable doubt that he actually did it.

There is a fair reason to think he did not do it.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
doubt
Verb
doubt
Advérbio
reasonably
Adjetivo
reasonable
Relacionado
reasonableness
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Dica de memorização

Think of a balance scale: if the 'innocent' side has even one small logical 'weight' of doubt, the person cannot be found guilty.

Quiz rápido

The lawyer tried to show that there was a ____ doubt about who stole the money.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: reasonable

Exemplos

1

I have a reasonable doubt about his story because he changed it twice.

everyday

I have a logical reason to not believe his story because he changed it twice.

2

The jury must find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

formal

The group of people must decide the person is guilty only if they are completely sure.

3

There is some reasonable doubt that he actually did it.

informal

There is a fair reason to think he did not do it.

4

The burden of proof requires evidence that removes any reasonable doubt.

academic

The law says we need proof that takes away any logical uncertainty.

5

Management has reasonable doubt regarding the success of the new project.

business

The bosses have logical reasons to be unsure if the new project will work.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
doubt
Verb
doubt
Advérbio
reasonably
Adjetivo
reasonable
Relacionado
reasonableness

Colocações comuns

beyond a reasonable doubt being completely sure of something in a legal way
benefit of the doubt deciding to believe someone even if you are not sure
shadow of a doubt even the smallest amount of uncertainty
create reasonable doubt to make people feel unsure about a fact
lack of reasonable doubt being sure enough to make a decision

Frases Comuns

beyond a reasonable doubt

totally certain based on the facts

give the benefit of the doubt

to believe someone because you cannot prove they are lying

not a shadow of a doubt

completely and 100% certain

Frequentemente confundido com

reasonable doubt vs probable cause

Probable cause is enough suspicion to start an investigation, while reasonable doubt is the standard used to end a trial.

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Notas de uso

This term is almost always used in the context of criminal law. It is the highest standard of proof required in a court.

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Erros comuns

Learners often say 'beyond the reasonable doubt' instead of 'beyond a reasonable doubt'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a balance scale: if the 'innocent' side has even one small logical 'weight' of doubt, the person cannot be found guilty.

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Origem da palavra

From 'reasonable' (logical/fair) and 'doubt' (from Latin 'dubitare', meaning to waver or hesitate).

Padrões gramaticais

Usually used with the preposition 'beyond' Used as a singular countable noun phrase Often follows the verb 'exist' or 'have'
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Contexto cultural

In many Western legal systems, 'reasonable doubt' is the core principle that protects people from being wrongly sent to prison.

Quiz rápido

The lawyer tried to show that there was a ____ doubt about who stole the money.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: reasonable

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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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